mar 20, 1854 - Republican Party forms Mar 20 1854
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The Republican Party was formed in March. It was united in opposing the Kansas-Nebraska Act and in keeping slavery out of the territories. But otherwise there was a wide range of opinions. Republican Party had their opponent in the 1856 election. They didn't won, but it did show that they had a political force in the North.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 20, 1854
Now
~ 171 years ago